Carol Fider

Integration of Faith and Learning: Understanding Christian Learning in Tertiary Education Carol Fider

Integration of Faith and Learning: Understanding Christian Learning in Tertiary Education presents the perceptions and practice of students and educators of the integration of faith and learning (IFL) in Christian tertiary educational institutions. It describes IFL in terms of relating spirituality to the content of courses, to lifestyle and practical living, and to the acquisition of skills. Experiences and actions that promote Christian learning are classroom climate, worship, collaboration, attitudes and values, and teaching and learning processes. Best practices for integrating faith and learning include professor's exemplary life and caring attitude, class discussions, infusing spirituality into lessons, teaching techniques, and service. The book recommends that teachers receive training to enable them to consciously practice integration of faith and learning. It proposes a merger of Korniejczuk and Kijai's Validated Model of Teacher Implementation (1994) and Taylor's Model of Instructional Strategies for IFL (2001).